Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Hi, I've got stuck in these questions. Please help.

Here is the scenario
Sarah, 4yrs. has mild cerebral palsy and has recently begun attending your service. She is cognitively of a similar level to her peers. she wears callipers on her legs, so she moves more slowly that the other children and requires close supervision outdoors on uneven ground. She is not fully toilet trained and yet has occasional tioleting accidents.
a number of children have not been including Sarah in their playing. some parents have expressed the concerns to me regarding the extra demands on staff's time due to the inclusion of Sarah.


how you would present Sarah's rights and needs to those involved including children, parents and staff.
how you would negotiate options with the children and others. outline the possible options available to improve the situation.

Thanks a lot

With the children you would set up social activities with Sarah in mind. Foster relationships a buddy system with the children. Divide the room into small groups. With this age group you talk about everyone having a fair go and that we included everyone. If you saw Sarah not be included and she wanted to be you could introduced her. Have Sarah explain how her callipers on her hegs help her. Have children touch them it could be that their scared of the unknown,